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VOLLEYBALL
SPORT RULES

them to a volunteer who is standing near the ball box. When the athlete is finished,
Volunteer "A" will give the score to Volunteer "D" who is the scorekeeper. Each
volunteer is to administer the test and manage the area only.
8.2 VSAT- Forearm Pass

8.2.1 Diagram terms
Athlete
Target
Tosser
Net Attack Line
Pts. (points)
Ball Box
RB (right back)
LB (left back)
8.2.2 Purpose
8.2.2.1 To measure the athlete’s passing accuracy, height and consistency using the forearm
pass technique.
8.2.3 Equipment
8.2.3.1 Use a regulation-size volleyball court that is 18 meters (59 ft) long and 9 meters (29
ft, 6 in) wide, five volleyballs (modified ball permissible), net, standards, measuring
tape, marking tape and ball box.
8.2.4 Description
8.2.4.1 The athlete stands at the right back position, three meters (9 ft, 10 in) from the right
sideline and one meter (3 ft, 3 1/3 in) from the baseline. A ball is thrown, using a
two-hand, overhead toss by a coach/official who is standing on the same side of the

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